dambuster en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (US) audio
Etymology
From dam + buster.
Meanings
- (colloquial) An aircraft used to destroy dams by dropping bombs on them.
- (colloquial) The pilot of this kind of aircraft.
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(colloquial) The type of bomb dropped by this kind of aircraft.
dambuster bombs
- (broadly) An aircraft or pilot involved in Operation Chastise in 1943.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dambusters | Number=Plur | lexicographic |